University of Northern Iowa
Center for Academic Ethics
Position Title: Graduate Assistant for the Center for
Academic Ethics
Reports to: Center Director Anita Gordon, at
anita.gordon@uni.edu
Terms of Employment:
 Fall semester: 20 hours per week, beginning August 22,
2016 and ending December 16, 2016. Does not include
week of Thanksgiving Break.
 Spring semester: 20 hours per week, beginning January
9, 2017 and ending May 5, 2017. Does not include the
week of Spring Break.
Compensation:
 The salary for a full-time assistantship in AY 2016-2017
will be $ 5,000 per semester.
 Salary is prorated on a weekly basis for late start.
 Graduate Assistants may qualify for in-state tuition and
fees.
 Graduate Assistants receive University holidays and do
not work during Thanksgiving Break, Spring Break, or
the interims between semesters.
 For more information on the Graduate Assistantship
System and procedures:
http://www.grad.uni.edu/assistantships/
Position Description:
General Responsibilities
Provide research, administrative, planning, and marketing
support to the Center for Academic Ethics
Specific Tasks
 Assist in the planning and marketing of CAE trainings
and events (e.g., assist in designing sessions, developing
handouts, creating and distributing flyers, posting
announcements, etc.)
 Coordinate and provide support for various CAE
committee meetings
 Help set up and provide support at conferences and
workshops (e.g., reserve rooms, register attendees, order
refreshments, distribute attendance certificates, etc.)
 Update and maintain the CAE website
 Develop and implement communications and activities to
engage students in Center activities
 Create surveys using online survey software
 Assist with collection of information and data entry for
research projects, as needed
 Coordinate and support seed grant and/or research award
competitions
 Take, obtain, and/or and post appropriate photos
 Represent the Center at campus and other events
 Occasional photocopying, filing, and other clerical tasks
 Meet with supervisor weekly to discuss assigned tasks
Qualifications:
 Must be a full-time, degree-seeking student in a UNI
graduate program
 Must be enrolled in 9 graduate credits each semester of
assistantship.
 Maintain a Plan GPA of at least 3.00. First semester
graduate students must have an undergraduate GPA of at
least 3.00.
 Some experience with Excel and Word strongly
preferred.
Application Process and Deadline: To apply, email the
completed Application Form for Graduate Assistantship
(available at http://www.grad.uni.edu/assistantships) as well
as a brief resume and cover letter to anita.gordon@uni.edu.
Cover letter should address candidate’s familiarity or
experience with various job tasks listed above. Applications
received by March 25, 2016 will be given preferential
consideration.